A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8098635 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 78634429 epoch_slot_no: 269629 block_no: 8098458 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 69380 time: 2022-12-05 00:38:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x380ad8334562ad1e92749aa44b6841e63590544334ef9a700501e38e3e0540e1Block Operator
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